How to Say "cliff" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cliff” is “acantilado” — B1 level.
Examples
Las vistas desde el acantilado son impresionantes.
The views from the cliff are impressive.
Hay un camino estrecho que bordea el acantilado.
There is a narrow path that goes along the edge of the cliff.
Las olas rompen con fuerza contra la base del acantilado.
The waves break with force against the base of the cliff.
Gender and Articles
This word is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un'. Even if the cliff is part of 'la montaña' (the mountain), the cliff itself is 'el acantilado'.
Using 'Desde' for Views
When you want to say you are looking out from a high place like a cliff, use 'desde' (from) to describe the perspective.
Wrong Word for Ravines
Mistake: “Using 'acantilado' for a crack in the ground in the mountains.”
Correction: Use 'acantilado' mainly for steep drops by the sea. For inland cracks or deep valleys, use 'barranco' or 'cañón'.
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